The Civil War

by Bruce Catton

Overview

"Nothing in our time makes the Civil War as alive as the writings of Bruce Catton." —Baltimore Sun

Infinitely readable and absorbing, Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Catton’s The Civil War is one of the most widely read general histories of the war available in a single volume. Introduced by the critically acclaimed Civil War historian James M. McPherson, The Civil War vividly traces one of the most moving chapters in American history, from the early division between the North and the South to the final surrender of Confederate troops.

Catton's account of battles is a must-read for anyone interested in the war that divided America, carefully weaving details about the political activities of the Union and Confederate armies and diplomatic efforts overseas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780618001873
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	12/14/2004
Series:	American Heritage Books
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	400
Sales rank:	199,032
Product dimensions:	8.24(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.98(d)

About the Author

Bruce Catton (1899-1978) was a senior editor of American Heritage magazine and won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize in 1954 for A Stillness at Appomattox.

Editorial Reviews

"Everything we have come to expect from Catton: scholarly, judicious, clear and unfailingly interesting." The New York Times —

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